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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 8th January 2025

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Hanmer Springs Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs

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This is the Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand for 16 days from 8 January.

Updated 08 January 2025 15:31 NZDT.

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Forecast for today in Hanmer Springs

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Hanmer Springs has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hanmer Springs Snow Report

Hanmer Springs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Hanmer Springs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs from OpenMeteo
Wed
08
Thu
09
Fri
10
Sat
11
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
WindS F2
1,850m
5℃
Clear
9℃
Fog
10℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
10℃
Fog
13℃
Fair
S F2
1,641m
7℃
Clear
11℃
Fog
11℃
Lt Rain
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
11℃
Fog
15℃
Fair
S F2
1,432m
8℃
Clear
12℃
Fog
12℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
13℃
Fog
16℃
Fair
Snow Line

1,432m

Max Town8℃12℃12℃7℃9℃13℃16℃
Min Town1℃5℃5℃1℃1℃4℃7℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Hanmer Springs
WedThuFriSatSunMonTue

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hanmer Springs.

Hanmer Springs Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFogCloud

Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
11

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLight SnowCloudShwrs

Rain showers first, light snow then cloudy, rain showers later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFogMixed

Clear sky first, fair then fog, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Hanmer Springs, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 15:31 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hanmer Springs

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hanmer Springs, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hanmer Springs, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Hanmer Springs is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Hanmer Springs will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Hanmer Springs for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.